# Chirping noise

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/chirping-noise/38729>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** jetta, volkswagen\
**Created:** [October 28, 2009, 3:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chirping-noise/38729 "2009-10-28T15:34:48Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![Rrummery](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/bc8723/32.png) [@Rrummery](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rrummery)\
**Post date:** [October 28, 2009, 3:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chirping-noise/38729/1 "2009-10-28T15:34:48Z")

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we have a 2003 VW Jetta that has been making a “chirping” noise which sounds to me like it’s coming from under my foot on the brake pedal. The brakes are also making a sound, more like a rubbing which are set to be replaced on Friday. Before I get to the VW dealer and drop 8 million dollars - I thought I might ask you geniuses. any thoughts?

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**Author:** ![Roadrunner](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/d2c977/32.png) [@Roadrunner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roadrunner)\
**Post date:** [October 29, 2009, 1:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chirping-noise/38729/2 "2009-10-29T01:18:55Z")

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Sounds travel and sometimes can fool you.

‘Chirping’ noises are usually related to worn/loose drive belts or worn pulley bearings (belt tensioner, alternator, etc).

A high pitched chirping/squeal can come from a brake pad wear indicator.

Your upcoming brake job MAY cure the noises.